to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
Apocrypha (i.e. as opposed to the Biblical canon); non-Buddhist writings (esp. Confucian writings)
Lyon (France); Riom (France); Riyon
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
east, west, south and north
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
fellow countryman; compatriot; person from the same province; person from said country
funeral oration; funeral speech
American War of Independence (1775-1783); American Revolution
commandant; commanding officer; general
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
election; selection; choice
to take command; to give direction
strong nation; powerful country
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky
worthy of special mention
person killed in action; the war dead
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
being elected; being selected (to win a prize, etc.); winning (in a lottery, raffle, etc.)
(while) holding a post or being in office
exaggerated; bombastic; highly colored; highly coloured